Electrical Systems Engineer — RF, Power & Test Range

SAIC; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC seeks an Electrical Systems Engineer (EE2) to support the Expeditionary Electronic Warfare Division at NSWC Crane. The role involves RF and electrical engineering for signal communications management, power distribution, and test range infrastructure design and optimization.

The engineer will conduct power system studies, implement improvements for reliability and safety, perform RF measurements, and support fielded threat devices.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related professional experience in electrical engineering, RF systems, telecommunications, or test infrastructure support.
• Working knowledge of power and energy distribution, wireless telecommunications, and RF signal design/processing.
• Strong understanding of electrical theory, including high and low voltage, power, current, and resistance.
• Proficiency with RF circuit schematics and RF design, including RF power, attenuation, filters, diplexers, antennas, and loads.
• Understanding of RF transmission concepts, including scattering parameters and RF power-flow behavior.
• Understanding of antenna theory and design, including physical geometry, material properties, and feed network impacts on coverage and efficiency.
• Experience conducting RF measurements, including RF power, frequency, occupied bandwidth, and modulation assessment.
• Familiarity with RF communication standards, modulation schemes, and communication protocols.
• Practical knowledge of wireless digital signal behavior, system tradeoffs, and environmental effects on performance.
• Familiarity with 3G, 4G, and 5G cellular technologies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially in explaining technical matters clearly.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide RF and electrical engineering support for signal communications management and power distribution in support of MXQT test and evaluation activities.
• Design, analyze, evaluate, and optimize electrical and electronic test range infrastructure, including wired and wireless communications systems.
• Manage and support fiber-to-cellular wireless tower architecture and associated telecommunications infrastructure.
• Manage and evaluate test range power distribution systems and support improvements to reliability, safety, and operational performance.
• Perform power system studies and engineering evaluations, including steady state, short circuit, dynamic stability, transient, harmonic, flicker, switching overvoltage, lightning, energization, and related analyses.
• Apply technical knowledge of electronics principles to troubleshoot and resolve complex electrical and RF-related issues.
• Conduct electrical and RF measurements on systems and components using specialized diagnostic and test equipment.
• Support testing and evaluation of CIED and CUxS threat devices and associated processes.
• Evaluate equipment design, assess system performance, and provide recommendations for technical improvement.
• Test, evaluate, troubleshoot, repair, and support fiber optic and copper cable systems used in lab and range environments.
• Support fielded power and communication cabling through design, evaluation, maintenance, management, and repair on test ranges.
• Prepare support-equipment reports and related engineering documentation supporting system readiness and customer decision-making.
• May perform quality assurance testing of assemblies and equipment fabricated by technicians.
• Support work in both laboratory and outdoor field environments, including testing in variable weather and operational conditions.

Skills

RF systems

Power distribution

Electrical engineering

RF design

Antenna theory

RF measurements

Wireless communications

Signal processing

3G/4G/5G knowledge

Written communications

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

RF test equipment

Power distribution analysis

Job description

SAIC seeks an Electrical Systems Engineer (EE2) to support the Expeditionary Electronic Warfare Division at NSWC Crane. The role involves RF and electrical engineering for signal communications management, power distribution, and test range infrastructure design and optimization.

The engineer will conduct power system studies, implement improvements for reliability and safety, perform RF measurements, and support fielded threat devices.